ASLU 102: Creative Canadian Liliana Tommasini - Children's Book Author
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Children's book author Liliana Tommasini joins us to talk about her journey from programmer to mom, and then cookbook reviewer to Nonna (grandmother). Becoming a grandmother gave this first time children's book author the inspiration and drive to independently publish her first children’s book.
Inspired by her grandchildren, Octavia Can Do It! was just released in both English and French and is available on Amazon.
Liliana is a wife, mother of two grown daughters, Nonna (Grandmother) of two (soon to be three) grandchildren and pet mom to her dog, Maya. She loves to play games, read stories, and bake with her grandchildren. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and is lives just outside of Montreal, Quebec.
This Episode Is For…
This is a great episode for anyone who:
has thought about writing a children's book but isn't sure where to start
is curious about the self-publishing process
has ever thought "I'm too old to do this"
loves to hear about the journeys of creative Canadian women!
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Octavia can do it!
…and so can you!
in this episode we discuss:
Liliana’s creative journey
what inspired the idea for her first book
the steps she took to get her book from idea to finished copy
how she hired help where she needed it
the process of finding an illustrator
why it never hurts to ask!
the marketing process for a book
why she chose self-publishing over traditional publishing
why it’s never too late to try something new!
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Find Liliana at lilianatommasini.com or on Instagram at @lilianatommasiniauthor
- You can purchase Octavia Can Do It on Amazon in English or French
- Miriam Laundry's Children's Book Masterclass
- Illustrator Amariah Rauscher
- Kristy Gardner at Peppercorn Creative
Watch the Book Trailer!
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